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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 22 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WG-10 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the WG-10.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-10.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
65
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $0