Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 3 years after the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing 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 XP120 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.