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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 14 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S8000 grades against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S8000 WG-1 GPS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S8000

 WG-1 GPS S8000 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S8000 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 features outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $350