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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Announced August 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
  • Launched July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced within a month of the WG-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 WG-3 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 WG-3 EX-ZR800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 WG-3 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2013Similar age
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the WG-3.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WG-3.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
41
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
51
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery (470 per charge)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
74
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good battery (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
54
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
36
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-07 2013-07-19
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $300