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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 5 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 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
Type 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $350