Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Pal 2→Fujifilm Instax Pal
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Instax Pal offers little measurable spec improvement over the Instax Pal 2. Spend the money on glass instead.
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Instax Pal 2 | Instax Pal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Pal 2 | Instax Pal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £144 | £89 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital 1/3.06" CMOS (10MP), no film | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film | |
| Autofocus | Single AF with face detection, 8 cm to infinity | Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity) | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable | |
| Weight | 87g | 41g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Built-in optical finder + 1.3" LCD | None (ring finder or phone app) |
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