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Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S6500 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6500 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S6500 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon S6500

 WG-3 GPS S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S6500 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6500 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
69
lighter than competition (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
49
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (238 grams)
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Nikon S6500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology AMOLED display Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 238g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $170 $350