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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 6 months after the WG-3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-3 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the WG-3.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-3.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
65
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax WG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 210 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $300