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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Launched July 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Following is a complete review of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XP10 scores vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Pentax WG-3

 XP10 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 WG-3 XP10 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax WG-3

 XP10 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XP10 against the WG-3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and WG-3.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
60
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
30
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
60
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
72
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Pentax WG-3
Other name FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2013-07-19
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $300