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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 5 months earlier than the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 WG-1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-1 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the WG-1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
45
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
26
big screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $900 $350