• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z20fd advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    110g vs 198g
    Lighter weight

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Fujifilm Z20fd

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 150k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1040

Fujifilm Z20fd
Olympus 1040
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Olympus 1040

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Olympus 1040
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus 1040

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Fujifilm Z20fd
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Fujifilm Z37

Fujifilm Z20fd
Fujifilm Z37
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Fujifilm Z37

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Fujifilm Z37
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Fujifilm Z37

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Fujifilm Z20fd
Pentax WG-2
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Pentax WG-2
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Fujifilm Z20fd
Olympus TG-850
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Olympus TG-850
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus TG-850

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