FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close but the F80EXR (1/2") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 14 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F80EXR grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR against the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind in sensor tech.