Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3
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38 Features
46 Overall
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![Fujifilm XF1 front Fujifilm XF1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-XF1/Fujifilm-XF1-front.jpg)
![Pentax WG-3 front Pentax WG-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-WG-3/Pentax-WG-3-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2012
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm XF1 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm XF1
WG-3 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm XF1 | WG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Pentax-WG-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Pentax-WG-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Pentax-WG-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Pentax-WG-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $380 | $300 |