Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 20 months before the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH100 grades against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 against the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.