Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Pentax Optio WG-2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelCoolpix P330Optio WG-2
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P310
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P340
      MSRP$380/£350/€380
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4288 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
      Image Aspect Ratios4:31:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 5.6f/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDWidescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range6.50 m5.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      DxO Low Light ISO213
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro, Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Dimensions103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26")122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.6 x 3.2"7.1 x 5.5 x 3.4"
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Battery PackEN-EL12D-LI92
      Battery Life200 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage88.2 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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