Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- Successor is Fujifilm X30
(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
- Released February 2012
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X20 was introduced 15 months after the WG-2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax WG-2
Fujifilm X20 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm X20
WG-2 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-2
Fujifilm X20 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the WG-2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-2 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-2.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X20 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-04-29 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353 grams (0.78 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 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 | 270 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $350 |