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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JX300 scores against the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JX300 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-3 GPS JX300 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JX300 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 features outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 versus the WG-3 GPS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (238g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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