Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and WG-3 GPS is 76 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 will have an edge in sensor technology.