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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 5 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-3 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the WG-3.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
60
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than others in class (110g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
26
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax WG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Pentax WG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $197 $300