Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was released 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax WG-3
EX-Z33 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-Z33
WG-3 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 47 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-3
EX-Z33 | WG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the WG-3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and WG-3 is 97 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and WG-3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $120 | $300 |