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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 3 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WG-2 Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the WG-2.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-2.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
38
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
67
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP90 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $350