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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 4 years before the WG-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the JZ500 grades versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax WG-10

 JZ500 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-10 JZ500 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2010Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-10

 JZ500 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the WG-10.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WG-10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax WG-10
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $0