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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Released February 2011
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the F80EXR (1/2") and WG-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 7 months prior to the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F80EXR matches up against the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Pentax WG-1

 F80EXR WG-1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 WG-1 F80EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-1

 F80EXR WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR compared to the WG-1.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and WG-1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
heavier than others (210 grams)
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
58
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (210g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
38
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than others (210 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Pentax Optio WG-1
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photographs
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 media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $350