Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers 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-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.