Clicky

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-10 was introduced 22 months after the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-10 scores against the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax WG-2

 EX-10 WG-2 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-10

 WG-2 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-10 WG-2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 vs the WG-2.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and WG-2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and WG-2.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
67
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (455 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
65
great battery (455 per charge)
features touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (384g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-14 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $456 $350