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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2009
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-FC150 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-FC150

 WG-3 GPS EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2009More modern by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-FC150 WG-3 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-16 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $350