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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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 JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 5 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 - 260 photos
Style 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $350