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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 2 years later than the WG-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2013Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WG-10 Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has physical dimensions 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-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the WG-10.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (210 shots)
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP90 Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2016-01-15 2013-06-21
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos 260 photos
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $0