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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AV200 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 AV200 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-2 GPS AV200 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 AV200 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 vs the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
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 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 180 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $300