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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 24 months before the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JZ300 scores vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JZ300 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-2 GPS JZ300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 JZ300 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $300