Nikon P7100 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P7100 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The P7100 was unveiled 13 months later than the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7100 grades against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7100 against the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and WG-1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and WG-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P7100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.