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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AX350 grades vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 AX350 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-1 GPS AX350 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 AX350 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the AX350 and the WG-1 GPS.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest 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 size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $350