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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(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
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 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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm A150 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm A150

 WG-3 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009More recent by 54 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm A150 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (130 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax WG-3
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