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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 20 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H10 grades against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-H10 WG-1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-H10

 WG-1 EX-H10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011June 2009More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-H10 WG-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 and the WG-1.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and WG-1.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-06-11 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $350