Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.