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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WG-2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AV200 matches up against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax WG-2

 AV200 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-2 AV200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-2

 AV200 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AV200 compared to the WG-2.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography information
29
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 168g (0.37 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 180 photos 260 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $350