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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 4 years before the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-2 GPS is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $300