Nikon P7100 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7100 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was manufactured about the same time to the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P7100 scores vs the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 and the WG-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and WG-2 is 82 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and WG-2.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.