Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and WG-3 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.