Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.