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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was launched 8 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 II scores versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax WG-2

 Z7 II WG-2 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2012Fresher by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 WG-2 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax WG-2

 Z7 II WG-2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II offers external dimensions 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-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II and the WG-2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and WG-2 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $2,997 $350