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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $300