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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 4 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JZ300 matches up versus the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JZ300 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-3 GPS JZ300 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JZ300 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside 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-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 against the WG-3 GPS.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (238g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery style - 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 One One
Cost at release $180 $350