Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be behind in sensor innovation.