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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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 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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched within a month of the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP150 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm XP150

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm XP150 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Highest 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 diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $260 $300