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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 6 months before the WG-2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the T300 scores versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax WG-2

 T300 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-2 T300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax WG-2

 T300 WG-2 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the T300 versus the WG-2.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and WG-2.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $350