Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was unveiled 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.