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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 7 months before the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-H30 WG-1 GPS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS EX-H30 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

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

 EX-H30 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 against the WG-1 GPS.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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
Style 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
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $350