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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 5 months prior to the WG-3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax WG-3

 EX-ZR700 WG-3 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-3

 EX-ZR700 WG-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the WG-3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WG-3.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
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good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 222g (0.49 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $370 $300