Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 12 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the WG-1 GPS.

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

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.