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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-Z33 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-3 GPS EX-Z33 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2009More modern by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-Z33 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features outer 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 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the WG-3 GPS.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and WG-3 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
27
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 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
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $120 $350