Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax WG-1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was revealed 7 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF10 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF10 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm XF10 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.