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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 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-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z280 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-10 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z280 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WG-10.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WG-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-10 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $0