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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched within a month of the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 WG-2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 WG-2 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the WG-2.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
55
 lighter than competition (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
54
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
31
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
38
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
68
 lighter than competition (113g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition (113g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
30
 really wide (28mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 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 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $350