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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Announced August 2010
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 17 months earlier than the WG-2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-2 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 WG-2 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the WG-2.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-2.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-2
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-17 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $350