Fujifilm FinePix S2950 vs Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 and the Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 was introduced in January 2011 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2950 over Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS over Fujifilm FinePix S2950.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080. Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS

Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has an HDMI and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS has a Type D Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2950, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S2950 and 5.40 m on Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS..

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 body has dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.87 x 3.19") and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS body has dimensions of 122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18"). Fujifilm FinePix S2950 weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS

110 mm

73 mm

122 mm

61 mm

73 mm

61 mm

81 mm

30 mm