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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 7 months later than the WG-10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm S1 WG-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm S1

 WG-10 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm S1 WG-10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the WG-10.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and WG-10 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
63
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 350 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $0