Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax WG-3
EX-ZR10 | WG-3 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR10
WG-3 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-3
EX-ZR10 | WG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, 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-ZR10 and the WG-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WG-3.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $190 | $300 |