Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3
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![Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500/Fujifilm-JX500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 18 months before the WG-3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm JX500 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm JX500
WG-3 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm JX500 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the WG-3.
![Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-vs-Pentax-WG-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-vs-Pentax-WG-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-3.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-vs-Pentax-WG-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-vs-Pentax-WG-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
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 |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.25 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery form | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $90 | $300 |