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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years before the WG-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-3 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the WG-3.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-3 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $300