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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-1 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the WG-1.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 All around 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 210 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $350