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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-G1 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-G1 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-3 GPS EX-G1 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-G1 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 against the WG-3 GPS.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-18 2013-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 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 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 238 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 125 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $350