Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 8 months later than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.