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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was released 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JV100 scores vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax WG-10

 JV100 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-10 JV100 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-10

 JV100 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 against the WG-10.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and WG-10.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax WG-10
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $0