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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (238g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $350