Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 18 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm JZ200 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm JZ200
WG-3 GPS | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm JZ200 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-3 GPS.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 lb) | 238g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 images |
Battery form | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $350 |