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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 17 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm T500 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm T500 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
75
lighter than others (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes - 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 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $350