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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm T550 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 12 months after the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm T550 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm T550 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
75
lighter than others (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
70
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
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 All around 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $300