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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed about the same time to the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV250 grades against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax WG-1

 AV250 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-1 AV250 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-1

 AV250 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 against the WG-1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $350