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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 17 months prior to the WG-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-10 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-10

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the WG-10.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
31
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 1.20 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 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $0