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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 18 months after the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm F800EXR WG-1 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 WG-1 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm F800EXR WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the WG-1.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography details
43
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
34
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (232g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-25 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $350