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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 12 months later than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm T550 WG-2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-2 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm T550 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the WG-2.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-2.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $350