FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2950 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 matches up vs the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Pentax WG-3
S2950 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm S2950
WG-3 | S2950 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax WG-3
S2950 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and 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).
Check out the FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S2950 compared to the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and WG-3 is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WG-3.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Pentax WG-3 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 124 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 | 300 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $330 | $300 |