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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed within a month of the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-11 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 124 grams (0.27 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 190 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $159 $350