Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax WG-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II compared to the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and WG-1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will show extra detail using its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.