Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax WG-3
EX-FH100 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-FH100
WG-3 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WG-3
EX-FH100 | WG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and WG-3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax WG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 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 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $300 |