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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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 F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 6 months prior to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WG-2 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-2 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the WG-2.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-2.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
39
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $350