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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 5 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm JX550

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 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 change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
29
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $350