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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JV205
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JV200 scores versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 JV200 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the FujiFilm JV200

 WG-1 GPS JV200 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 JV200 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JV200 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older JV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternate name FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 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 180 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $49 $350