Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 6 months prior to the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.