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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-S12 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-S12

 WG-10 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-S12 WG-10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 and the WG-10.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WG-10.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (111g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $0