Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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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In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-H15 was released 13 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H15 scores against the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax WG-1
| EX-H15 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-H15
| WG-1 | EX-H15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-1
| EX-H15 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the WG-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and WG-1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H15 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-90 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $350 |