Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was manufactured 18 months before the WG-3 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.