Nikon Z50 vs Pentax WG-10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z50 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WG-10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z50 was manufactured 6 years later than the WG-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z50 matches up versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys external 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) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 and the WG-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and WG-10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and WG-10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.