FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is 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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S2950 was released 3 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2950 scores vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
S2950 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm S2950
WG-3 GPS | S2950 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
S2950 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 against the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WG-3 GPS is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also called | FinePix S2990 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 | - | 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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 pounds) | 238 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (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 | 300 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $330 | $350 |