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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 24 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XP10 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 XP10 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm XP10

 WG-2 GPS XP10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 XP10 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the XP10 vs the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
30
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
70
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $175 $300