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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 12 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WG-1 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the WG-1.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 157g (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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $350