Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Launched January 2015
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
- Updated by Fujifilm XP90
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP80 was unveiled 19 months after the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm XP80 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Fujifilm XP80
WG-3 GPS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm XP80 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 features outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP80 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm XP80 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm XP80 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 238g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45S | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $149 | $350 |