FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the F70EXR matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F70EXR against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind in sensor tech.