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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Pentax WG-1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-1

 JZ300 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-1 JZ300 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-1

 JZ300 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio WG-1
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