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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Announced November 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 21 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 EX-FC150 WG-1 GPS 

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

 WG-1 GPS EX-FC150 
ReleasedAugust 2011November 2009Newer by 21 months

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

 EX-FC150 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the WG-1 GPS.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $350