Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years before the WG-3 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.