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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was launched 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP80 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm XP80

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm XP80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP80 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP80 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm XP80Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP80 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-08-16
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $350