Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 9 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got exterior measurements 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 Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.