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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
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
  • Launched February 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured within a month of the WG-1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the AX350 matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WG-1

 AX350 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-1 AX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1

 AX350 WG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 features physical 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) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the AX350 vs the WG-1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WG-1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
56
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
28
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 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 images 260 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $350