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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JV100 scores vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax WG-2

 JV100 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-2 JV100 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-2

 JV100 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JV100 compared to the WG-2.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and WG-2.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
56
lighter than competition (126g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $350