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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JX350 grades against the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax WG-3

 JX350 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm JX350

 WG-3 JX350 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-3

 JX350 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JX350 versus the WG-3.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and WG-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
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lighter than competition in class (130g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax WG-3
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-19
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $300