FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 14 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ500 matches up against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.