Nikon Z6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was revealed 5 years after the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z6 scores vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 against the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and WG-3 GPS is 62 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will render greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.