Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 5 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the WG-1 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.