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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 12 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F900EXR WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

					

					

						
 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F900EXR WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the WG-2 GPS.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

						Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
44
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2")
40
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (232g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2")
54
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
55
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
38
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
66
 lighter than average in class (232g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 weather proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
47
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
47
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (232g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone jack
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 no external microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-30 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $300