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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out within a month of the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XP150 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm XP150

 WG-2 Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XP150 WG-2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the WG-2.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" 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 300 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $260 $350