Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 3 years before the WG-2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-2.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.