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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-H30 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

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

 WG-3 GPS EX-H30 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months

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

 EX-H30 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (238g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $350