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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
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 X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was announced 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm X-T100 WG-2 
RevealedMay 2018February 2012More recent by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 WG-2 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm X-T100 WG-2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the WG-2.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and WG-2 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
72
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (448g)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (430 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
38
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
74
great battery pack (430 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others (448g)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (448 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm X-T100Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2018-05-24 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $350