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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-Z33 WG-2 GPS 

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

 WG-2 GPS EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

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

 EX-Z33 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-2 GPS.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-2 GPS is 97 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
55
lighter than others (106 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (106g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 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 release $120 $300