Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 11 months prior to the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications 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 F800EXR and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.