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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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 F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR scores vs the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax WG-3

 F300EXR WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WG-3 F300EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax WG-3

 F300EXR WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the F300EXR and the WG-3.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and WG-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax WG-3
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $300