Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S800c matches up vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S800c offers physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c and Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S800c vs the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S800c to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S800c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.