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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm F200EXR 
RevealedAugust 2011April 2009Fresher by 27 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F200EXR
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-04-30 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $350