Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 8 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5 grades vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers physical measurements 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-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and WG-2 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and WG-2.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.