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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WG-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades against the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z270 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WG-10 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z270 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 and the WG-10.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and WG-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Pentax WG-10
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images
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
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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