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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 EX-FC100 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Casio EX-FC100

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS EX-FC100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 EX-FC100 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (9 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
40
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
24
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change focal length (()mm)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 MP count low (9MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
52
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (9 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
 environment proofing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
32
 you can focus manually
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (()mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 MP count low (9MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
47
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
26
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $300