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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-Z450 WG-1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WG-1 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-Z450 WG-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the WG-1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WG-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2011-02-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 128 grams (0.28 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $350