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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AX350 grades vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WG-3

 AX350 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-3 AX350 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-3

 AX350 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AX350 and the WG-3.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WG-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax WG-3
Alternate name FinePix AX355 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 240 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Price at launch $0 $300