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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G scores against the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-H20G WG-3 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-3 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJuly 2013September 2010More recent by 34 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-3

 EX-H20G WG-3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G versus the WG-3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and WG-3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
60
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax WG-3
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300