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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 24 months after the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm T500 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-1 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm T500 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the WG-1.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-02-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $350