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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 11 months later than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm X10 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm X10

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm X10 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-1 GPS is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others in class (350g)
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (350 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (350g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-11 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $350