Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 5 months after the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 grades versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and WG-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.