Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades against the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.