Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax WG-10
EX-G1 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-G1
WG-10 | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax WG-10
EX-G1 | WG-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |