Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, 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-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 6 months before the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has outside 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) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.