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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-10 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was launched 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-10 grades versus the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-10 WG-1 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2011Fresher by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-10

 WG-1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-10 WG-1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 against the WG-1.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and WG-1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and WG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (384 grams)
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography features
65
good battery life (455 shots)
offers touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (384g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-14 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 455 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $456 $350