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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the JX350 grades versus the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JX350 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm JX350

 WG-3 GPS JX350 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 JX350 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX350 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the JX350 and the WG-3 GPS.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged JX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
56
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (130g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 238 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $350