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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JX300 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JX300 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-2 GPS JX300 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JX300 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design 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 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack 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 One One
Retail price $110 $300