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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP120
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
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was revealed 6 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2018August 2011Fresher by 79 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm XP130

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
69
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP130
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2018-01-24 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 240 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $171 $350