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Fujifilm instax Pal review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Sensor size:1/5"Weight:41 gBattery life (CIPA):?

Fujifilm instax Pal Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Fujifilm instax Pal
4.1/10

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

35%

4.1

Technical score

30%

4.1

List score

25%

4.1

Reviews score

10%

4.1

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 99% of cameras
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 93%
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

2.0

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

6.0

Battery & Power

7%

6.3

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 82%
4.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models

4.1

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
1 review, with a printed score. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 87%
4.1

List score

List score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 149 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Fujifilm instax Pal

Based on 1 · 2

Reviewers agree it's impressively small and light, with no other strong praise or complaints coming up consistently.
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What owners say about the Fujifilm instax Pal

Based on 39 owners sharing their experience in online comments

51%positive11%mixed38%negative

Owners enjoy playful, spontaneous shooting and a pocketable design, while app and connection frustrations, framing, and video limits hold it back.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say Bluetooth connection to the app often fails, especially with iPhone and iPad, and they must delete the camera's pairing each time.6
  • Some owners say the camera gets stuck on a blinking light and will not turn on or off.5
  • Owners say the wide lens captures more of the scene than expected, so framing is hard to predict. Some wish they could change the wide angle setting.3
  • Owners say the video mode is limited, with 480p quality considered usable only in a pinch.3
  • Owners say the app's storage limit caps the SD card at around 50 photos, and editing filters must be repeated on each photo.3
  • Owners say photos saved from the app look much lower resolution than the images on the SD card.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm instax Pal

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

2.0

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

6.0

Battery & Power

7%

6.3

Connectivity & Storage

4.1
Reviews score
4.1
List score
4.1
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.9
Sensor size
1/5"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/5", which is smaller than 99.5% of cameras and the same as 0.2% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
4.9 MP
This camera captures images at 4.9 MP, which is lower than 99.4% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
?
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 1,600, which is lower than 85.6% of cameras and equal to 13.3% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 10.9% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
N/A
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 87.5% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
2,560 px
This camera records at 2,560 px, which is higher than the resolution in 75.6% of cameras.
Video bitrate
N/A
Video bit depth
N/A
Video chroma subsampling
N/A
Video codecs
?
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Type
compact
Weight
41 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 41 g, which is lighter than 100% of cameras.
Width
42.3 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 42.3 mm wide, which is narrower than 99.9% of cameras.
Height
44.4 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 44.4 mm tall, which is shorter than 99.7% of cameras.
Thickness
43 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 43 mm thick, which is thinner than 52.8% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
?
Battery capacity
?
Removable battery
no
This camera lacks a removable battery, while 97.9% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 24% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 16.3% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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Fujifilm instax Pal vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 348.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (41 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    41 g vs 389.5 g
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Higher video resolution
    This camera records at higher resolution than the average camera (2,560 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    2560 px vs 1920 px
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 9 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2023 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,023 vs 2,014
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 4.83x cheaper
    Fujifilm instax Pal is cheaper than the average camera (£60 vs £290).
    £60 vs £290
  • 348.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (41 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    41 g vs 389.5 g
  • 76.7 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (42.3 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    42.3 mm vs 119 mm
  • 29.3 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (44.4 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    44.4 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 9 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2023 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,023 vs 2,014
  • Higher video resolution
    This camera records at higher resolution than the average camera (2,560 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    2560 px vs 1920 px
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 43.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 149 lists (1%)
    4.1 vs 7.2
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/5" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/5" vs 2/3"
  • 36.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models

    4.1

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    1 review, with a printed score. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.1 vs 6.5
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (4.9 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    4.9 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 43.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 149 lists (1%)
    4.1 vs 7.2
  • 36.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models

    4.1

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    1 review, with a printed score. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.1 vs 6.5
  • 43.1% lower sentiment score
    4.1 vs 7.2
  • 17.2% worse value for money
    Fujifilm instax Pal has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.88 vs 6.9).
    5.88 vs 6.88
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 5 °C lower maximum temperature
    This camera has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average camera (35 °C vs 40 °C). The average camera's maximum operating temperature is 40 °C.
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/5" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/5" vs 2/3"
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (4.9 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    4.9 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual exposure control
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 71.5% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 29.75 s shorter exposure
    This camera allows shorter exposures than the average camera (0.3 s vs 30 s). The average camera allows exposures up to 30 s.
    0.25 s vs 30 s
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • No removable battery
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Cheryl Goer
≈ estimated
09/12/2023
Hands-on review · print colour tests and first photos
Verdict
Fujifilm instax Pal would be my pick if you could only choose one Instax product, especially for its rich colour mode.
8.0
pal2tech
≈ estimated
27/09/2023
Hands-on review · printing demo, app and controls
Verdict
Fujifilm instax Pal is a fun, unique little camera for teens, with awkward controls and no live view in print mode.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
25/10/2023
Hands-on review · Tiny digital camera
Verdict
The Instax Pal is a tiny camera that prints through Instax printers, but it struggles in dim light and has no viewfinder.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fujifilm instax Pal

  • At 41 g it barely adds weight to a bag.
  • A body of 42.3 mm by 44.4 mm slips into a pocket.
  • USB Type-C makes charging simple.
  • Bluetooth connectivity is built in.
  • A smartphone can act as a remote control.
  • A built-in flash helps indoors.

What customers don't like about Fujifilm instax Pal

  • A maximum ISO of 1600 makes dim shots hard.
  • The longest shutter speed is 0.25 s, so night shots are out of reach.
  • Manual exposure is missing.
  • The battery cannot be removed.
  • The operating range of 5 °C to 35 °C rules out cold or hot days.

Verdict

The Fujifilm instax Pal weighs only 41 g, so it is easy to forget you are carrying it. Its body measures 42.3 mm by 44.4 mm, so it fits in a small pocket. It is a digital compact with a flash, and it saves to microSD cards. USB Type-C handles charging, and a phone can act as a remote control with Bluetooth built in. The lens has 1 x optical zoom only. The 4.9 MP sensor is modest, and the maximum ISO of 1600 limits low-light shots. Exposure cannot be set by hand, the battery cannot be removed, and there is no touch autofocus. It suits a buyer who wants a tiny camera for quick snaps on a walk or at a party, not one for careful landscapes or dim interiors.

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