FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XP10 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 has external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XP10 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.