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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10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
Pentax WG-2
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm X20 WG-2 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2012Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm X20

 WG-2 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm X20 WG-2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
38
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
61
great battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (353g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio WG-2
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