Nikon B700 vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon B700 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 5 years after the WG-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the B700 grades against the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B700 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B700 and Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the B700 versus the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and WG-1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and WG-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent B700 provides an edge in sensor technology.