Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 24 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.