Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Released January 2010
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
EX-H15 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Casio EX-H15
WG-2 GPS | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
EX-H15 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |