FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JZ300 matches up against the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-3
JZ300 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm JZ300
WG-3 | JZ300 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3
JZ300 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 against the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and WG-3.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax WG-3 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-19 |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
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 speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $300 |