Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-H30 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-H30
WG-1 GPS | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-H30 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |