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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-G1 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-10 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-G1 WG-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 provides external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the WG-10.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
53
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (154g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
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environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (154g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Pentax WG-10
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-11-18 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $61 $0