Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-10

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 11 months prior to the WG-10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the WG-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-10 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.