Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax WG-3

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the WG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and WG-3 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and WG-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.