Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9900 scores against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S9900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.