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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was introduced 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-100 scores against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-100 WG-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-100 WG-1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 and the WG-1.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and WG-1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and WG-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery life (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-02-06 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 - 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 390 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $572 $350