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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Announced July 2013
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-Z35 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WG-3 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-Z35 WG-3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the WG-3.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and WG-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Pentax WG-3
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-21 2013-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $99 $300