Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-10

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 4 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S8000 matches up against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S8000 and the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.