Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax WG-10

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax WG-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WG-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was released 7 years later than the WG-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II vs the WG-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and WG-10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and WG-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.