Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-3

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 14 months after the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-3 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-3 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.