Nikon Z50 vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z50 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was unveiled 7 years after the WG-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Z50 grades versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 and the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and WG-2 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and WG-2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will resolve more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.