Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S8000 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 20 months prior to the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8000 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S8000 versus the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and WG-2.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.