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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 5 months before the WG-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm S8300 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm S8300

 WG-10 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm S8300 WG-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the WG-10.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $0