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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 7 months after the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-10 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the WG-10.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-10.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form 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 price $199 $0