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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-2 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the WG-2.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
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weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-02-07
Body design 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $197 $350