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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
(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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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

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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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 9 months earlier than the WG-3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 WG-3 EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2012Fresher by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 WG-3 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
44
 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
41
 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 Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
68
 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
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
51
 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
45
 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 Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
70
 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)
72
 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
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
52
 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
54
 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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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
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 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
36
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax 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