Nikon P7100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P7100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was announced 17 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7100 scores versus the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 has outside measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P7100 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and WG-3 GPS is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.