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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was launched very close to the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP60 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm XP60

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm XP60 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP60 has outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (238g)
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes 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 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 238 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $350