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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Announced 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z33 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-10 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z33 WG-10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-10.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and WG-10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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
Battery type - 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $0