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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched very close to the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 EX-ZR100 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-1 GPS EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 EX-ZR100 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the WG-1 GPS.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (204g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $350