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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-H30 WG-3 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-3 EX-H30 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-H30 WG-3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 vs the WG-3.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and WG-3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $300