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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Launched July 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-S7 scores versus the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-S7 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-S7

 WG-3 EX-S7 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-S7 WG-3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 against the WG-3.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and WG-3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Pentax WG-3
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-21 2013-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $300