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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Pentax WG-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-3 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kSharper screen (+690k dot)

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

 WG-3 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2010More 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 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (230 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (230 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
26
very good size screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (230 grams)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax WG-3
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