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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the JV200 matches up against the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax WG-3

 JV200 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm JV200

 WG-3 JV200 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-3

 JV200 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 compared to the WG-3.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and WG-3.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
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good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
60
lighter than others (125g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Pentax WG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Pentax WG-3
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-19
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 Overall 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 180 images 240 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 One One
Pricing at release $49 $300