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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR10 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WG-10 EX-ZR10 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2010Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR10 WG-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-10 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 depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the WG-10.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $0