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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was revealed 5 years before the WG-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-H10 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-H10

 WG-3 EX-H10 
IntroducedJuly 2013June 2009More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-H10 WG-3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the WG-3.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and WG-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
57
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax WG-3
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-06-11 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300