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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-H30 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-H30
WG-3 GPS | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-H30 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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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 |