Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Pal→Fujifilm Instax Pal 2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Instax Pal. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Pal 2
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Generation3 years newer (2026 vs 2023)
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 | Instax Pal 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Instax Pal 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £89 | £144 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film | Digital 1/3.06" CMOS (10MP), no film | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity) | Single AF with face detection, 8 cm to infinity | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable | |
| Weight | 41g | 87g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (ring finder or phone app) | Built-in optical finder + 1.3" LCD |
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