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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WG-10 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPentax WG-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $430 $0