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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 23 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 WG-3 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the WG-3.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
39
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $300