Nikon Z7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was launched 5 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z7 grades vs the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and WG-3 GPS is 62 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.