Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 3 years before the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the WG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.