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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 18 months prior to the WG-3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WG-3 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 has outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP50 versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the WG-3.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax WG-3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k 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 type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $300