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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 14 months before the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-FC150 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WG-1 EX-FC150 
LaunchedFebruary 2011November 2009Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-FC150 WG-1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 against the WG-1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-16 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $350