Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S800c and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 18 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S800c matches up versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S800c has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S800c and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S800c vs the WG-1 GPS.

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

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S800c to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger S800c will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.