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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was introduced 18 months before the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F70EXR scores vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax WG-1

 F70EXR WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 WG-1 F70EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-1

 F70EXR WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR versus the WG-1.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and WG-1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Optio WG-1
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $350