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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-10 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the WG-10.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-10 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-10.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $0