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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was launched 5 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-S5 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-S5

 WG-10 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-S5 WG-10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the WG-10.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WG-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-10 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Pentax WG-10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact 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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $0