FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
31
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
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On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is 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 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| JZ500 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm JZ500
| WG-2 GPS | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 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 GPS
| JZ500 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with 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-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-07 |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | 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 speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Battery format | - | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $230 | $300 |