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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 5 months earlier than the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 WG-2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 WG-2 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 WG-2 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely 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 choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the WG-2.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-2.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
40
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
54
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
65
 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
 environment proof
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment proof
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
30
 really wide (28mm)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $240 $350