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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 WG-2 GPS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (260g)
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
26
screen is a good size (2.8")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (260g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $300