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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Pentax WG-2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax WG-2

 JZ500 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-2 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-2

 JZ500 WG-2 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio WG-2
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
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