FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the F80EXR scores versus the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the F80EXR against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.