Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint

<figure> <img alt="A person holds the Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 camera in one hand." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Fujifilm" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/instax4.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fujifilm announced a follow-up to its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23879594/fujifilm-instax-pal-mini-link-2-camera-bundle-price">tiny and quirky Instax Pal camera that debuted three years ago</a> 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 <a href="https://www.instax.com/pal2/en/">new Instax Pal 2</a> includes both in a design that looks like a miniaturized analog film camera. It's also reminiscent of <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/862122/kodak-reto-charmera-digital-camera-blind-bag-keychain-collectible">trendy pocket-friendly cameras like the Kodak Charmera</a>, but with specs that may actually produce decent shots.</p> <img src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/instax3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" alt="A close-up of the controls and LCD screen on top of the Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 camera." title="A close-up of the controls and LCD screen on top of the Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 camera." data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-caption="&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt; | Image: Fujifilm" data-portal-copyright="Image: Fujifilm"> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Instax Pal 2 will launch in the US later this month for $169.95, <a href="https://petapixel.com/2026/09/14/the-fujifilm-instax-pal-2-digicam-looks-nothing-like-its-weird-predecessor/">according to <em>PetaPixel</em></a>, and uses a &#8531;.06-inch sensor paired with an f/2.2 28mm lens to capture images up to 1 …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/995399/fujifilm-instax-pal-2-digital-camera-wireless-autofocus-face-detection">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>