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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was launched 2 years after the WG-2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-100 grades versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax WG-2

 EX-100 WG-2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-2 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-100 WG-2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the WG-2.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and WG-2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and WG-2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
63
great battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-06 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 data format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 390 photographs 260 photographs
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $572 $350