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Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WG-3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was released 5 years after the WG-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 grades vs the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Pentax WG-3

 Z7 WG-3 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2013Newer by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon Z7

 WG-3 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Pentax WG-3

 Z7 WG-3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 against the WG-3.

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and WG-3 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and WG-3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
87
you can focus manually
great resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
great resolution (46MP)
low battery pack (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (330 shots)
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Z7Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Pentax WG-3
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2018-08-23 2013-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,797 $300