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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Pentax WG-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-3

 JZ300 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-3 JZ300 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3

 JZ300 WG-3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax WG-3
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