Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 4 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 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. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.