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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H15 scores versus the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-H15 WG-3 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-3 EX-H15 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-H15 WG-3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has got external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 and the WG-3.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and WG-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 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 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 161 gr (0.35 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $300