Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
(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

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A150 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 5 years before the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A150 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A150 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm A150 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm A150
WG-3 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm A150 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A150 versus Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and WG-3.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-04 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | 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 | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $300 |