FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was released 20 months prior to the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the JZ500 scores versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax WG-2
JZ500 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm JZ500
WG-2 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-2
JZ500 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and WG-2.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-07 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | $350 |