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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JV100 scores against the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax WG-3

 JV100 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-3 JV100 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-3

 JV100 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 and the WG-3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax WG-3
Other name FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2013-07-19
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $300