Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.