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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 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-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled around the same time to the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $300