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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is 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 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H15 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 EX-H15 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-1 GPS EX-H15 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 EX-H15 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 against the WG-1 GPS.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $350