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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched around the same time to the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T300 scores versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 T300 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-1 GPS T300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 T300 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the T300 versus the WG-1 GPS.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
36
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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