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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was introduced 4 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-Z2000 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

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

 WG-3 GPS EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months

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

 EX-Z2000 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has external measurements 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 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

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

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (152g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (152g)
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 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 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
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 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 shots
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $350