Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 14 months after the WG-3 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the WG-3 GPS.

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

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.