Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10
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![Fujifilm X30 front Fujifilm X30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X30/Fujifilm-X30-front.jpg)
![Pentax WG-10 front Pentax WG-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-WG-10/Pentax-WG-10-front.jpg)
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38 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Released August 2014
- Old Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 15 months later than the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Pentax WG-10
Fujifilm X30 | WG-10 | |||
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Released | August 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm X30
WG-10 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax WG-10
Fujifilm X30 | WG-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the WG-10.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Pentax-WG-10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-10 is 80 and 93 respectively.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Pentax-WG-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-10 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Pentax-WG-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Pentax-WG-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X30 | Pentax WG-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-08-26 | 2013-06-21 |
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 measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 423g (0.93 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 470 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $499 | $0 |