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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (236 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (236 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $500