FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax WG-3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S200EXR and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S200EXR scores against the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR vs the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and WG-3 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and WG-3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.