Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 9 months before the WG-3 GPS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.