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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm A100 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm A100

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm A100 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS 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 A100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $350