Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 3 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.