Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WG-3 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 offers external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the WG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-3.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.