FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-10

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 against the WG-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and WG-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.