Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm Z37 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm Z37
WG-3 GPS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm Z37 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $130 | $350 |