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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured within a month of the WG-1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H30 scores versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-H30 WG-1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-1 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-H30 WG-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the WG-1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WG-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $709 $350