FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax WG-3

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ500 matches up against the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 vs the WG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and WG-3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.