Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-2

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.

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.