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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

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

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
65
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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)
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $350