Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades against the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.