Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 5 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-1.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.