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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the AV250 grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 AV250 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-1 GPS AV250 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 AV250 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 against the WG-1 GPS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
37
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
32
very good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 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 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 167g (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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $350