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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced within a month of the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
50
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $480 $300