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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 12 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WG-1 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the WG-1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
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rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $350