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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JV200 scores versus the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JV200 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm JV200

 WG-3 GPS JV200 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JV200 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JV200 versus the WG-3 GPS.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
60
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (238g)
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 180 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $49 $350