Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 2 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

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

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.