Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 7 months later than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with 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-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.