Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-H20G was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H20G grades versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-H20G | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-H20G
WG-3 GPS | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-H20G | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G against the WG-3 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $350 |