Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2011

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was brought out 7 months before the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax WG-1
EX-FH100 | WG-1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-FH100
WG-1 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WG-1
EX-FH100 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $350 |