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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax WG-2

 EX-Z33 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-2 EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-Z33 WG-2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides external dimensions 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-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-2.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and WG-2 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and WG-2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
27
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $350