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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 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
  • Launched July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 14 months before the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WG-3 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 WG-3 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2012Fresher by 14 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WG-3 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the WG-3.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WG-3.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
39
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
41
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than average (205g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
 environment proof
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
52
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
54
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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 (15, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $300