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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 4 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1600 matches up against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Pentax WG-10

 S1600 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm S1600

 WG-10 S1600 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax WG-10

 S1600 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 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).

Check out the FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 and the WG-10.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and WG-10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and WG-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Pentax WG-10
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $0