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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 13 months earlier than the WG-2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AV250 grades versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax WG-2

 AV250 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-2 AV250 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-2

 AV250 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 versus the WG-2.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and WG-2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
70
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
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fast max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio WG-2
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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