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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 24 months before the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T300 matches up vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax WG-3

 T300 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-3 T300 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax WG-3

 T300 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the T300 compared to the WG-3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and WG-3.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax WG-3
Other name FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2013-07-19
Body design Compact 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $300