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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (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 Z30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $350