• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Nikon L610

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon L610 advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    350 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.9 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Pentax WG-2
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
Nikon L610
Pentax WG-2
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus

Compared to Sony H90

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sony H90
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon L610
Sony H90
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Nikon L620

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Nikon L620
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon L610
Nikon L620
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Olympus TG-850
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon L610
Olympus TG-850
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Ricoh WG-30w

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Ricoh WG-30w
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Nikon L610
Ricoh WG-30w
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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