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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched April 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm F200EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2009Newer by 33 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR has outer 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-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-04-30 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $300