Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 15 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-2 GPS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.