Nikon Z50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was manufactured 8 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z50 scores against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions 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 Z50 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and WG-1 GPS is 74 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides a benefit in sensor tech.