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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
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
  • Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was revealed 2 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedAugust 2015July 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the WG-3 GPS.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and WG-3 GPS is 79 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
63
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (238g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2015-08-03 2013-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $350