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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Announced 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
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 5 months before the WG-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 Fujifilm T500 WG-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm T500

		

		

			
 WG-10 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 Fujifilm T500 WG-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions 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-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the WG-10.
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-10.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
39
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (136 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 max ISO too low (0)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (0.7 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
76
 lighter than competitors (136 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (0)
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (136 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 136g (0.30 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $0