Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor innovation.