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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 6 months after the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X10 WG-2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm X10

          

          

            
 WG-2 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X10 WG-2 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the WG-2.
Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-2 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-2.
To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

            Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
49
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (2/3")
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than competition (350 grams)
54
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
38
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
60
 better than average battery (270 shots)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (350g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 does not have Timelapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (350g)
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-11 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $350