Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8200 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was manufactured 23 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S8200 scores against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8200 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S8200 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.