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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm X-T2 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJuly 2016February 2012More recent by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm X-T2

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm X-T2 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and WG-2 GPS is 76 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
38
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
33
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm X-T2Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2016-07-07 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $1,600 $300