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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Introduced June 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H10 grades against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

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

 EX-H10 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

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

 WG-1 GPS EX-H10 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2009More modern by 26 months

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

 EX-H10 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H10 vs the WG-1 GPS.

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

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

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

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-06-11 2011-08-16
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $350