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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 4 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2011Fresher by 54 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm XP90

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 has physical 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 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP90 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2016-01-15 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $350