Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was brought out 22 months later than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7800 grades against the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 against the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WG-2 GPS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger P7800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.