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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(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
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm JZ200 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Pentax WG-3 GPS
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