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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Pentax WG-10, which was introduced in June 2013 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 19 months difference between S9900w and WG-10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger S9900w, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-06-21
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 0.7fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 167g. 116 x 59 x 29 mm mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Pentax WG-10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 0.7fps 9.3 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 260 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 140mm 1060 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.90 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 1.2m 5.8m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Pentax WG-10 over Fujifilm S9900w
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
167 g vs 670 g 503 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.04µm2 vs 1.76µm2 15% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10
Fixed Screen
Fixed vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Pentax WG-10 has external dimensions of and weighs 167 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10. Pentax WG-10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 87mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Pentax WG-10 is significantly lighter (503g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S9900w
WG-10
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S9900w
WG-10
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-10, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S9900w.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax WG-10's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Pentax WG-10 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S9900w and WG-10 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 Cameras


As seen above, Pentax WG-10 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Pentax WG-10 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9900w has 4mm wider coverage than the Pentax WG-10. At f2.90, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1060mm longer reach than the Pentax WG-10. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Pentax WG-10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
WG-10
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9900w
WG-10
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9900w
WG-10
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9900w
WG-10
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Pentax WG-10 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax WG-10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax WG-10 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 0.7fps
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax WG-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Compact Body
167g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Pentax WG-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax WG-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax WG-10 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Pentax WG-10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #69 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #542 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Pentax WG-10 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm S9900w and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Pentax WG-10
Brand Fujifilm Pentax
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-06-21
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 1/2. 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 0.00mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F3.5-5.5
Macro Focus Range 7cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 1.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 0.7 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 167g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 116 x 59 x 29 mmmm
Battery Life 300 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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