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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 4 years before the WG-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD matches up against the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax WG-10

 S2500HD WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 WG-10 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax WG-10

 S2500HD WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD versus the WG-10.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and WG-10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and WG-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Pentax WG-10
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface 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
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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) 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $0