Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Pentax Optio WG-2

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P330 and the Pentax Optio WG-2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P330 was introduced in March 2013 and Pentax Optio WG-2 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P330 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Pentax Optio WG-2 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P330
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio WG-2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio WG-2.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P330

      Nikon P330
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P330 over Pentax Optio WG-2.

      Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Pentax Optio WG-2
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      RAW Support vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Built-in GPS vs

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      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P500
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon P300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P520
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Nikon P310
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Nikon P610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon P510
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P530
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P950
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon P900
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon P600
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio WG-2

      Pentax WG-2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio WG-2 over Nikon Coolpix P330.

      Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Pentax Optio WG-2
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4288 x 3216
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) vs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 200 shots vs 260 shots

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      Nikon D7000
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Olympus E-400
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Olympus SP-100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic LZ20
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Samsung WB2200F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life200 shots260 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio WG-2 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P330 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Pentax Optio WG-2 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P330 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. Pentax Optio WG-2 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix P330

      Nikon Coolpix P330 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Nikon Coolpix P330

      Nikon Coolpix P330 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix P330 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Pentax Optio WG-2 comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P330, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax Optio WG-2. Nikon Coolpix P330 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Pentax Optio WG-2 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P330 and 5.40 m on Pentax Optio WG-2..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P330 body has dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26") and Pentax Optio WG-2 body has dimensions of 122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18"). Nikon Coolpix P330 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) and Pentax Optio WG-2 weighs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      103 mm

      58 mm

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      122 mm

      61 mm

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      32 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio WG-2

      Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio WG-2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio WG-2 and give them scores of 61 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      43
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      POOR
      49
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P330

      Pentax Optio WG-2

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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