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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 24 months earlier than the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 matches up against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-2

 JZ300 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-2 JZ300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-2

 JZ300 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 versus the WG-2.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and WG-2.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-02-07
Body design 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $350