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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
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
  • Released July 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-ZR400 WG-3 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-3 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-ZR400 WG-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax WG-3
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