FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AV205
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AV200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV200 matches up vs the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax WG-3
AV200 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm AV200
WG-3 | AV200 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3
AV200 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 vs the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and WG-3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Pentax WG-3 |
Also called | FinePix AV205 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | 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 | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 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 | 180 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $300 |