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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 3 years before the WG-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-H30 WG-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-10 EX-H30 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-H30 WG-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WG-10.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WG-10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $0