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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 months before the WG-3 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 WG-3 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2013Similar age
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-3 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
46
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
41
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (2/3")
 heavier than others in class (353 grams)
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (270 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
60
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (353g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competition (238g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
55
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (270 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
54
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (353 grams)
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition (238g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Fujifilm X20Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X20 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-29 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $350