Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.