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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released at a similar time to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-2 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-2 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the WG-2.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $350