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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S2950 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm S2950

 WG-3 GPS S2950 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S2950 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (238 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (238g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

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