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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2800HD scores against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S2800HD WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WG-3 GPS S2800HD 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S2800HD WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD compared to the WG-3 GPS.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and WG-3 GPS is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 238g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $350