FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being 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-3 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JV100 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JV100 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
JV100 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm JV100
WG-3 GPS | JV100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
JV100 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 compared to the WG-3 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and WG-3 GPS.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also Known as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-19 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 238 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $99 | $350 |