Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Released June 2013
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z450 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax WG-10
EX-Z450 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z450
WG-10 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 46 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax WG-10
EX-Z450 | WG-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications 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-Z450 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the WG-10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and WG-10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax WG-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
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 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 style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $229 | $0 |