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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

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

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 5 months before the WG-3 GPS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 EX-ZR700 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

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

 WG-3 GPS EX-ZR700 

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

 EX-ZR700 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the WG-3 GPS.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
71
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (238g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 238 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $370 $350