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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
  • Launched August 2013
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced within a month of the WG-3 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-ZR800 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

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

 WG-3 GPS EX-ZR800 

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

 EX-ZR800 WG-3 GPS 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2013Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

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

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
74
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
55
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (238g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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)
Highest 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 sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 238 gr (0.52 lb)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $429 $350