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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 13 months before the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AX350 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WG-2

 AX350 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-2 AX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-2

 AX350 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 versus the WG-2.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WG-2.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
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
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Launch pricing $0 $350