Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JV150 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 24 months before the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 features external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JV150 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-2.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.