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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm X20 WG-1 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm X20

 WG-1 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm X20 WG-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the WG-1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (270 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
61
great battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (353g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-04-29 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $350