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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 3 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AV200 scores against the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 AV200 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-3 GPS AV200 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 AV200 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 versus the WG-3 GPS.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
29
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
56
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography features
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (238 grams)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-07-19
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
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
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 238 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $350