FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F70EXR grades vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.