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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 24 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-Z450 WG-1 GPS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

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

 WG-1 GPS EX-Z450 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

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

 EX-Z450 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 against the WG-1 GPS.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $350