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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 5 months before the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the WG-2 GPS.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
38
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
 environment proofing
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery (200 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
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 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 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 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 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $300