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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced around the same time to the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JX300 scores versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WG-1

 JX300 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-1 JX300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-1

 JX300 WG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the WG-1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WG-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
55
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
31
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $110 $350