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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

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

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H15 grades vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

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

 EX-H15 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

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

 WG-3 GPS EX-H15 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months

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

 EX-H15 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 and the WG-3 GPS.

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

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-07-19
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 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 photographs
Battery format - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $350