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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 13 months before the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JX350 grades against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JX350 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm JX350

 WG-2 GPS JX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JX350 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 has got external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX350 against the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 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 260 pictures
Battery style 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
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300