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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-1 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the WG-1.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-1.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Maximum 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 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A 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 One One
Price at release $130 $350