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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Pentax WG-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Pentax WG-3

 S2950 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm S2950

 WG-3 S2950 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax WG-3

 S2950 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Pentax WG-3
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