Casio EX-100 vs Pentax WG-10

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-100 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was launched 8 months after the WG-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-100 grades vs the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 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).

Check the Casio EX-100 versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 vs the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and WG-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and WG-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.