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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm A100 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm A100

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm A100 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-04 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $300