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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades against the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-FS10 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-FS10

 WG-10 EX-FS10 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-FS10 WG-10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the WG-10.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
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low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
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wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Pentax WG-10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $0