FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WG-3
AX350 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm AX350
WG-3 | AX350 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-3
AX350 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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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 |