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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP70
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP60 versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was unveiled 17 months later than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XP60 WG-2 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm XP60

 WG-2 Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XP60 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP60 versus Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the WG-2.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP60 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
68
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 file format H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $350