Nikon D800 vs Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD800Optio WG-2 GPS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D810
      MSRPUS: $2999.95 UK: £2599.99 EU: €2829
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 16004288 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 Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points519
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angleWidescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps1.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1005.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      DxO Low Light ISO2853
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Type D Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.5 x 3.3"
      Power and Storage Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Battery PackEN-EL15D-LI92
      Battery Life900 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage88.2 MB
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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