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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the WG-1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 scores against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-Z33 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-1 EX-Z33 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-Z33 WG-1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (106g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
56
lighter than others (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2011-02-07
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $350