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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S620 scores versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax WG-10

 S620 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S620

 WG-10 S620 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-10

 S620 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S620 and the WG-10.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WG-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S620Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-06-21
Body design 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 167 gr (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 All around 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $37 $0