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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z16 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z16

 WG-10 EX-Z16 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z16 WG-10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the WG-10.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WG-10 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Pentax WG-10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $0