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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FS10 scores against the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-FS10 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-FS10

 WG-3 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-FS10 WG-3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 has physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FS10 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the WG-3.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and WG-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Pentax WG-3
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300