• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Fujifilm AX550

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm AX550 advantages over Pentax W30

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • 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 Fujifilm AX300

Pentax W30
Fujifilm AX300
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm AX300

Fujifilm AX550
Fujifilm AX300
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Fujifilm AX300

Compared to Nikon L26

Pentax W30
Nikon L26
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L26

Fujifilm AX550
Nikon L26
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Nikon L26

Compared to Pentax WG-10

Pentax W30
Pentax WG-10
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Pentax W30 vs Pentax WG-10

Fujifilm AX550
Pentax WG-10
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Pentax WG-10

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Pentax W30
Fujifilm AX650
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm AX650

Fujifilm AX550
Fujifilm AX650
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Fujifilm AX650

Compared to Nikon L32

Pentax W30
Nikon L32
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L32

Fujifilm AX550
Nikon L32
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Nikon L32

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