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Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S7000 versus Pentax WG-10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was brought out 20 months later than the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S7000 grades against the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Pentax WG-10

 S7000 WG-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S7000

 WG-10 S7000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Pentax WG-10

 S7000 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S7000 versus the WG-10.

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S7000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S7000
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (165g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
heavier than competition (165g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (165 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon S7000 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Pentax WG-10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.2fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $0