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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
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
  • Launched June 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-10 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax WG-10
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