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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 3 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H15 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 EX-H15 WG-2 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-2 GPS EX-H15 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 EX-H15 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Style 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $300