FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax WG-10

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WG-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the WG-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and WG-10 is 58 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and WG-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.