Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR has outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.