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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WG-3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-ZR100 WG-3 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-3 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-ZR100 WG-3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the WG-3.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $300