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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was released 4 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP120 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2012More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm XP120

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP120 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions 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 the Fujifilm XP120 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $300