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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 19 months prior to the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-1 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the WG-1.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
60
weather proof
lighter than average in class (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography features
23
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
60
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography details
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2011-02-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $197 $350