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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced very close to the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-2 GPS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

					

					

						
 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus  More precise focus
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outside 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 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the WG-2 GPS.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier.

						Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
54
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
65
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
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 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 distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 photos 260 photos
Style 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $300