Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JV150 was introduced 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
Fujifilm JV150 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm JV150
WG-2 GPS | Fujifilm JV150 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
Fujifilm JV150 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 has got external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
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 | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |