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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 3 years later than the WG-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP120 WG-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2013Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm XP120

 WG-3 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP120 WG-3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the WG-3.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
67
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Pentax WG-3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-01-05 2013-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $300