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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 18 months before the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-3 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-3 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the WG-3.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
43
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.40 m
Flash options 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 (30 fps), 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 124 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $300