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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was launched 12 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 WG-1 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has got external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the WG-1.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F770EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 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" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $480 $350