Nikon P7800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon P7800 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was launched 5 months later than the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P7800 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P7800 against the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WG-3 GPS is 82 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7800 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.