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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-2 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WG-2 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average (255 grams)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (255 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (255g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XF1 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $350