Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-1 GPS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.