Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 23 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-1 GPS is 97 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.