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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 21 months earlier than the WG-1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 WG-1 Fujifilm F200EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2011April 2009More modern by 21 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the WG-1.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
38
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-04-30 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $350 $350