Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax WG-10
Fujifilm JX500 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Fujifilm JX500
WG-10 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-10
Fujifilm JX500 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |