Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 19 months after the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up versus the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.