Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-2

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 6 months prior to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier.