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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was released 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm JV150

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm JV150 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
56
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
62
lighter than others (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-07-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $350