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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AV200 grades versus the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax WG-10

 AV200 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-10 AV200 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-10

 AV200 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the AV200 vs the WG-10.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and WG-10.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
27
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax WG-10
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 180 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $0