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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S620 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S620 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S620

 WG-1 GPS S620 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S620 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
lighter than others in class (120g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S620Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $37 $350