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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 6 months before the WG-3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm T550 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-3 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm T550 WG-3 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the WG-3.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than average (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
48
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $300