Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 7 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.