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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP120
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
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 4 years later than the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-3 
LaunchedJanuary 2018July 2013More recent by 55 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm XP130

 WG-3 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the WG-3.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
69
environment proofing
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP130
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP130
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Pentax WG-3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2018-01-24 2013-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest 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 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 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 207g (0.46 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $171 $300