Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe EX-ZR400 was brought out 5 months earlier than the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax WG-3
EX-ZR400 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR400
WG-3 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-3
EX-ZR400 | WG-3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WG-3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WG-3.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Pentax WG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection 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) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
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 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 | 500 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |