Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1
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![Nikon Coolpix P7800 front Nikon Coolpix P7800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800/Nikon-P7800-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WG-1 front Pentax Optio WG-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-1/Pentax-WG-1-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2011
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P7800 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The P7800 was introduced 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P7800 grades vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax WG-1
P7800 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon P7800
WG-1 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax WG-1
P7800 | WG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P7800 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7800 versus the WG-1.
![Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and WG-1 is 82 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer P7800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-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 P7800 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $350 |