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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100F
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X100T versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100T was released 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T grades versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm X100T WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm X100T

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm X100T WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100T versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new 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 use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100T and the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and WG-2 GPS is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100T and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100T has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm X100T will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100T
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
57
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
38
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
73
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
64
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm X100TPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X100T Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-09-12 2012-02-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 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 330 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $899 $300