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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D7100 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and WG-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The D7100 was revealed about the same time to the WG-10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D7100 grades versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Pentax WG-10

 D7100 WG-10 
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon D7100

 WG-10 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Pentax WG-10

 D7100 WG-10 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7100 and Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D7100 against the WG-10.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and WG-10 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and WG-10.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D7100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D7100 will produce extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
30
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon D7100Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7100 Pentax WG-10
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2013-04-25 2013-06-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 51 9
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $800 $0