Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2011

Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z8 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Z8 was manufactured 11 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z8 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z8 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
Z8 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 143 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.20" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1859k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon Z8
WG-1 GPS | Z8 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
Z8 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z8 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z8 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and WG-1 GPS is 55 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z8 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z8 will show greater detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Z8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Z8 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2023-05-10 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 46 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.20 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,089k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 98 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $3,999 | $350 |