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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 9 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades versus the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2012More modern by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kCrisper display (+1900k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm GFX 100S 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and WG-2 GPS is 55 and 91 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 86MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
97
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than others (900g)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
91
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
38
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
heavier than others (900 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
93
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (900g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2021-01-27 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 460 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 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
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $5,999 $300