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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was launched 18 months prior to the WG-3 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm F770EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR has outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR uses the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F770EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
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 GPS as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
50
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.40 m
Flash settings 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 125 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 shots
Battery form - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $350