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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP70
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP60 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm XP60 WG-1 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm XP60

 WG-1 Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm XP60 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP60 offers external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the WG-1.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and WG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP60 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $350