Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-1
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
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Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm T550 was brought out 24 months after the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax WG-1
| Fujifilm T550 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm T550
| WG-1 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-1
| Fujifilm T550 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the WG-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| 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 second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment 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 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $160 | $350 |