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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-Z2000 WG-3 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WG-3 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-Z2000 WG-3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the WG-3.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and WG-3.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (152g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (152g)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Pentax WG-3
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $300