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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-ZR15 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR15
WG-3 GPS | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
EX-ZR15 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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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 |