Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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93 Imaging
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-H10 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-H10
WG-1 GPS | EX-H10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-H10 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |