Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2000
- Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 14 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| Fujifilm S1 Pro | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
| WG-3 GPS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | August 2000 | More recent by 157 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 200k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| Fujifilm S1 Pro | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro features external measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and WG-3 GPS is 56 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer you extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2000-08-08 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 320 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 200k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/125 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 820 grams (1.81 lb) | 238 grams (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 125 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 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $2,000 | $350 |