Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
Pentax WG-3
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(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
- Released July 2013
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax WG-3
| EX-ZR1000 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| WG-3 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | September 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3
| EX-ZR1000 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the WG-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-3.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
| Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | 255g (0.56 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | 470 shots | 240 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $572 | $300 |