Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
(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

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 3 years before the WG-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
WG-3 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-3.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | - |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,150k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | 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 speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $900 | $300 |