Nikon S8100 vs Pentax WG-10

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8100 and Pentax WG-10, 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-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S8100 matches up against the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 features outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8100 vs the WG-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.