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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JV100 matches up against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JV100 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-2 GPS JV100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JV100 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 versus the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $300