Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe EX-100 was introduced 7 months later than the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-100 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-100 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-100
WG-3 GPS | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-100 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 vs the WG-3 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and WG-3 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-06 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 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 | 390 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $572 | $350 |