• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 414.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Fujifilm S2000HD

  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 75 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    160g vs 482g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm S2000HD advantages over Pentax W30

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    10.0 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 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
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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
  • 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 Nikon L100

Pentax W30
Nikon L100
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L100

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L100

Compared to Olympus SP-600UZ

Pentax W30
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Fujifilm S2000HD
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Compared to Fujifilm S2550HD

Pentax W30
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Fujifilm S2000HD
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Compared to Nikon L110

Pentax W30
Nikon L110
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L110

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L110
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Fast startup
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L110

Compared to Olympus SP-610UZ

Pentax W30
Olympus SP-610UZ
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Fujifilm S2000HD
Olympus SP-610UZ
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ

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