Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released July 2020
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax WG-1
Z5 | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | February 2011 | More modern by 116 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon Z5
WG-1 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax WG-1
Z5 | WG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Nikon Z5 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2020-07-20 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $1,399 | $350 |