Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIPolicyNotificationsNotificationsHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.NotificationsNotificationsHamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchLightSystemDarkTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessSee all techReviewsExpandSmart Home ReviewsPhone ReviewsTablet ReviewsHeadphone ReviewsSee all reviewsScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthSee all scienceEntertainmentExpandTV ShowsMoviesAudioSee all entertainmentAIExpandOpenAIAnthropicSee all AIPolicyExpandAntitrustPoliticsLawSecuritySee all policyGadgetsExpandLaptopsPhonesTVsHeadphonesSpeakersWearablesSee all gadgetsVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee all shoppingGamingExpandXboxPlayStationNintendoSee all gamingStreamingExpandDisneyHBONetflixYouTubeCreatorsSee all streamingTransportationExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersSee all transportationFeaturesVerge VideoExpandTikTokYouTubeInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersArchivesStoreVerge Product UpdatesSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappointNotificationsNotificationsComments DrawerNotificationsCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechGadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsFujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappointThe $170 Pal 2 includes an LCD screen, a 10-megapixel sensor, autofocus, and face detection.The $170 Pal 2 includes an LCD screen, a 10-megapixel sensor, autofocus, and face detection.by Andrew LiszewskiCloseAndrew LiszewskiSenior Reporter, NewsPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Andrew LiszewskiSep 15, 2026, 2:03 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: FujifilmAndrew LiszewskiCloseAndrew LiszewskiPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.Fujifilm announced a follow-up to its tiny and quirky Instax Pal camera that debuted three years ago bundled with an instant printer. While the original Pal was a palm-sized camera with a round design that lacked a screen or viewfinder, the new Instax Pal 2 includes both in a design that looks like a miniaturized analog film camera. It’s also reminiscent of trendy pocket-friendly cameras like the Kodak Charmera, but with specs that may actually produce decent shots.In addition to an optical viewfinder, the Pal 2 has a 1.3-inch LCD screen on top for framing, reviewing shots, or applying image effects. Image: FujifilmThe Instax Pal 2 will launch in the US later this month for $169.95, according to PetaPixel, and uses a ⅓.06-inch sensor paired with an f/2.2 28mm lens to capture images up to 10-megapixels in size. That’s a big step up over the Kodak Charmera’s 1.6-megapixel sensor. The Pal 2 has an optical viewfinder and a 1.3-inch LCD screen on top for framing shots and is equipped with autofocus capabilities including optional face detection plus adjustable ISO, shutter speed, and exposure compensation.Photos can be wirelessly transferred to a phone or instant printer over Bluetooth, but the Pal 2 also includes a slide-out USB-C port for connecting to mobile devices. Image: FujifilmAtop the Instax Pal 2 you’ll find a shutter button, a joystick, and a functional lever similar to what old film cameras used to advance to the next exposure. The camera pairs with Fujifilm’s mobile app where you can select and download image effects to the Pal 2 or upload images to your phone for printing using a wireless Bluetooth connection or a slide-out USB-C port. 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Fujifilm has released the Instax Pal 2, which is positioned as a refined evolution of the original Instax Pal camera, which was introduced three years prior alongside an instant printer. While the initial Pal featured a simple, palm-sized, round design lacking a screen or viewfinder, the Pal 2 incorporates these missing elements, resulting in a design that evokes a miniaturized analog film camera aesthetic, drawing comparisons to popular pocket-friendly devices such as the Kodak Charmera, though the technical specifications suggest enhanced capabilities. The Pal 2 is priced at $170 and features a 10-megapixel sensor, autofocus functionality, and face detection technology.

Technically, the camera utilizes a 1/3.06-inch sensor paired with a 28mm lens with an f/2.2 aperture, enabling the capture of high-resolution images up to 10 megapixels, a significant increase over the 1.6-megapixel sensor found in the Charmera. For visual engagement and post-capture manipulation, the device is equipped with a 1.3-inch LCD screen situated on top, which serves for framing shots and reviewing images, alongside an optical viewfinder. The camera offers comprehensive manual controls, including adjustable ISO, shutter speed, and exposure compensation, in addition to autofocus capabilities and optional face detection.

Connectivity options are integrated into the device, allowing users to wirelessly transfer photos to a mobile phone or an instant printer via Bluetooth. Furthermore, the Pal 2 includes a slide-out USB-C port for connecting to mobile devices. Operational elements are designed to mimic traditional film cameras, featuring a shutter button, a joystick, and a lever for advancing exposures. The camera also incorporates a flash, a tripod mount, a self-timer, and a rechargeable battery capable of sustaining up to three hours of use, as claimed by Fujifilm. The operational experience is further enhanced by integration with Fujifilm’s mobile application, which allows users to select and download image effects or upload captured images for printing through the established wireless connections.