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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm Z37

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Battery format - 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $350