FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was introduced 18 months earlier than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the F300EXR scores vs the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR versus the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and WG-2.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.