Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.