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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP90
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm XP80 WG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm XP80

 WG-1 Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm XP80 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the WG-1.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP80 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography factors
65
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm XP80Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP80 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 179 grams (0.39 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $350