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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out about the same time to the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR WG-1 GPS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR WG-1 GPS 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-11 2011-08-16
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $350