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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 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
  • Released July 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
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 23 months earlier than the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm F550 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 F550 EXR

 WG-10 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus 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 change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the WG-10.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-10.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
39
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
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 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery type - 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $0