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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 3 years before the WG-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the WG-2 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-2

 EX-FC150 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WG-2 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-FC150 WG-2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the WG-2.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
70
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-11-16 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $350