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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-10 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 47 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 has external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the WG-10.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $0