Nikon P7700 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a extended review of the Nikon P7700 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was launched 22 months later than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7700 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 has physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and WG-1 GPS is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent P7700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.