Nikon S8100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S8100 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was manufactured 17 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S8100 grades against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8100 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.