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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 11 months earlier than the WG-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm F800EXR WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 WG-3 Fujifilm F800EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm F800EXR WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the WG-3.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-3.

All in all, both cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
50
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-25 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
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 score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $300