Fujifilm Announces Instax Pal 2 Mini Camera with 10MP Sensor
Fujifilm has introduced the instax Pal 2, an 87-gram mini camera that upgrades its predecessor’s resolution to 10 megapixels, according to reports from LOG and Teknoblog. The pocket-sized device features a built-in optical viewfinder and a color LCD screen on top, allowing users to frame shots and check images before transferring them to a smartphone.
Design and Hardware Specifications
The instax Pal 2 measures 37 by 42 by 92.3 millimeters, excluding protrusions, according to Teknoblog. The classic analog-style body includes a shutter button, a control dial, and a selection lever that lets users choose between instax mini, SQUARE, and WIDE framing styles, alongside borderless photo options. The control dial manages effect transitions.
Inside, the camera pairs a CMOS sensor with a 28mm equivalent f/2.2 lens. The autofocus system supports face detection and focuses at distances as close as 8 centimeters. Internal storage holds approximately 100 photographs, which users can expand using a microSD card. The device weighs about 87 grams, compared to the original 41-gram instax Pal released on October 5, 2023, which offered 5-megapixel resolution and stored 50 photos internally.
Connectivity and Software Features
Full-resolution image transfer requires a USB-C cable, which handles high-resolution files, while Bluetooth transfers deliver downscaled images. The companion instax Pal app enables remote smartphone shutter control, brightness adjustments, and contrast modifications.
Users can select from five effect themes containing six options each, totaling 30 available effects. Up to six effects can be loaded onto the camera at once for on-the-fly switching via the control dial. For burst shooting, the instax Animation mode captures up to 10 frames to create a moving image sequence viewable in the app.
Printing Compatibility
The instax Pal 2 does not print photographs independently. Instead, users transfer images to compatible instax Link series printers, or to the instax Evo and LiPlay hybrid cameras, to produce physical prints. The final print size depends entirely on the film format supported by the receiving device.
