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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G scores against the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-H20G WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-10 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2010More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-10

 EX-H20G WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G offers external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G against the WG-10.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and WG-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (216 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
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 range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 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 - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $0