• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S8200 advantages over Pentax WG-3 GPS

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Pentax WG-3 GPS advantages over Fujifilm S8200

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    239g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    60 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Eye-catching, aggressive styling; Digital Microscope mode with 6 LED ring light; Improved ruggedness; Front-panel monochrome LCD readout; Can power up via inductive charging.

  • Struggles in low-light situations despite bright f/2 max lens aperture; So-so image and video quality; User interface has steep learning curve; Poor battery life.

  • Read our Pentax WG-3 GPS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S8300
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8300

Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm S8300
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Pentax WG-3 GPS
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Fujifilm S8200
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Pentax WG-3 GPS
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Fujifilm S8200
Ricoh WG-4
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS
Ricoh WG-4
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4

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