FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ305
(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
- Revealed February 2011
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe JZ300 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ300 scores vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-1
JZ300 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm JZ300
WG-1 | JZ300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-1
JZ300 | WG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 versus the WG-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WG-1.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Other name | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $350 |