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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

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

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX370 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 23 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm JX370 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX370 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
31
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (238 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (238 grams)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $159 $350