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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 2013
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 XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP200 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 3 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP200 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm XP200

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP200 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP200 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP200
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
66
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (238 grams)
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-03-22 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $350