Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1
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37 Features
70 Overall
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![Nikon Coolpix P7700 front Nikon Coolpix P7700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7700/Nikon-P7700-front.jpg)
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Launched May 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
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The P7700 was revealed 2 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P7700 grades versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Pentax WG-1
P7700 | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon P7700
WG-1 | P7700 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Pentax WG-1
P7700 | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 vs the WG-1.
![Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and WG-1 is 82 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and WG-1.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent P7700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-05-28 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392 gr (0.86 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 191 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $350 |