Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-1

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out at a similar time to the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.