Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6500 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was manufactured 12 months later than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6500 scores versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S6500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.