Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 5 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm XP120 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the WG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.