Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-3

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WG-3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The P7800 was introduced 5 months after the WG-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P7800 matches up against the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 features outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 vs the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WG-3 is 82 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WG-3.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.