Nikon S9300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9300 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 6 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S9300 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 provides external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Nikon S9300 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9300 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.