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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Announced May 2019
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 7 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 WG-2 
RevealedMay 2019February 2012Fresher by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kCrisper display (+1900k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 WG-2 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 WG-2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got exterior measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the WG-2.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and WG-2 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and WG-2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will resolve greater detail using its extra 86MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
95
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography information
90
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
67
great battery (800 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent megapixels (102MP)
heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
92
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (800 CIPA)
two card slots
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm GFX 100Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-23 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 800 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $10,000 $350