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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched July 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 6 months before the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 EX-ZR100 WG-2 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-2 GPS EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 EX-ZR100 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $300