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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 12 months later than the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm T500 WG-2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-2 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm T500 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WG-2.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-2.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Battery type - 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $350