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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was announced 3 years before the WG-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H10 scores versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax WG-2

 EX-H10 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-H10

 WG-2 EX-H10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2009More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-H10 WG-2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 vs the WG-2.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and WG-2.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-06-11 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $350