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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced very close to the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

          

          

            
 WG-2 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the WG-2.
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-2.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

            Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2")
40
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2")
54
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 no phase detect AF
38
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
68
 lighter than competition in class (234g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 missing Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (234g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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 decently wide (28mm)
 includes face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $350