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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 24 months later than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP70 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $300