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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z400 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-10 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z400 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the WG-10.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and WG-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Pentax WG-10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $0