Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced 18 months before the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions 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 XP150 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.