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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP120
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 6 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2012Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm XP130

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP130
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP130
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2018-01-24 2012-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style 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
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $171 $300