Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-2

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 2 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-2 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.