Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-2 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-2.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.