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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP50 was released 18 months before the WG-3 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm XP50

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 provides external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-07-19
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
Hot shoe
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 (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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 125 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 220 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $350