Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

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.