Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Launched June 2013
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax WG-10
Fujifilm Z30 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm Z30
WG-10 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 52 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WG-10
Fujifilm Z30 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the WG-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-10.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $0 |