Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 12 months prior to the WG-3 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-3 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.