Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was unveiled 9 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 matches up against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS 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).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and WG-1 GPS is 62 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.