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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-3 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the WG-3.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-3.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
31
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
65
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-11 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $300