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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced within a month of the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
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 All around 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $300