Nikon P7000 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P7000 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was launched 14 months prior to the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7000 scores against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P7000 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and WG-2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7000 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older P7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.