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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H10 scores against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-H10 WG-2 GPS 

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

 WG-2 GPS EX-H10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

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

 EX-H10 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 has physical dimensions 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-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 vs the WG-2 GPS.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $300