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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 9 months earlier than the WG-10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WG-10 Fujifilm XF1 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2012More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the WG-10.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (255g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (255g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $0