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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 grades versus the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-S5 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-S5

 WG-3 EX-S5 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-S5 WG-3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WG-3.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WG-3 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WG-3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Pentax WG-3
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2013-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $300