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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
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 F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 20 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the F80EXR matches up vs the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Pentax WG-2

 F80EXR WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 WG-2 F80EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-2

 F80EXR WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR against the WG-2.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and WG-2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (210g)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (210 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (210 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $350