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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JV200 scores against the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax WG-10

 JV200 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm JV200

 WG-10 JV200 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-10

 JV200 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 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).

Check the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JV200 and the WG-10.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older JV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
60
lighter than others (125g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Pentax WG-10
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 images 260 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $49 $0