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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 4 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades versus the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-S200 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-S200

 WG-3 EX-S200 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-S200 WG-3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 and the WG-3.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and WG-3.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Pentax WG-3
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Pentax WG-3
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-03 2013-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300