Nikon S8100 vs Pentax WG-1

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S8100 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WG-1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S8100 scores vs the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S8100 vs the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and WG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.