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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 18 months prior to the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores versus the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 WG-3 Fujifilm F770EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR has outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the WG-3.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (234g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax WG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $300