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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XP10 scores vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Pentax WG-10

 XP10 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm XP10

 WG-10 XP10 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax WG-10

 XP10 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XP10 versus the WG-10.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and WG-10.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
29
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
59
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Pentax WG-10
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $175 $0