Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z5 matches up vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 vs the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and WG-1 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and WG-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.