Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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").

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.