Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax WG-10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.