Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon W300 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was announced 5 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W300 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer W300 should have an edge in sensor technology.