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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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 JX355
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was introduced 7 months before the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JX350 scores against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 JX350 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the FujiFilm JX350

 WG-1 GPS JX350 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 JX350 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the JX350 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX350 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
56
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (130g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 130 gr (0.29 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A 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 1 1
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