Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 10 months prior to the WG-3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.