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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP120
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 4 years after the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018July 2013Newer by 55 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm XP130

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP130 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP130
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
69
environment proof
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP130
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (238g)
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Price at launch $171 $350