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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm Z37

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax WG-3 GPS
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