Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 24 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external 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 specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.