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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 5 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WG-1 GPS Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with 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) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the WG-1 GPS.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photos
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $350