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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was launched 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F70EXR matches up versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax WG-2

 F70EXR WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 WG-2 F70EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-2

 F70EXR WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the F70EXR against the WG-2.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and WG-2.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Optio WG-2
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 205 grams (0.45 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 shots
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $350