Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm XF10 and the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm XF10 was introduced in July 2018 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm XF10 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 91 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm XF10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm XF10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm XF10 over Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS.

      Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4288 x 3216
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 91 vs 9
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/5.5
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720
      Speaker Mono vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 260 shots

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      Advantage of Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS over Fujifilm XF10.

      Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Reachs More Telephoto 28 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz) vs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm XF10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm XF10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Headphone Output
        Short Battery Life330 shots260 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm XF10 has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Fujifilm XF10 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XF10 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm XF10 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm XF10

      Fujifilm XF10 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Fujifilm XF10

      Fujifilm XF10 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm XF10 comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm XF10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm XF10, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. Fujifilm XF10 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m at ISO 100 on Fujifilm XF10..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm XF10 body has dimensions of 113 x 64 x 41 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.61") and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS body has dimensions of 116 x 59 x 29 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 1.14"). Fujifilm XF10 weighs 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz) and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz).

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      113 mm

      64 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm XF10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      Fujifilm XF10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      72
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      44
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      81
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      84
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm XF10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and give them scores of 71 and 47 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      47

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      39
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      BAD
      39
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      49
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm XF10

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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