Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-ZR100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR100
WG-1 GPS | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-ZR100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |