Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 9 months later than the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S810c grades vs the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c vs the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S810c should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.