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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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 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 Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2009Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
59
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
26
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (238g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at launch $197 $350