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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 18 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-ZR15 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-3 GPS EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX-ZR15 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
67
good battery life (325 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery life (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (238g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $350