Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Announced July 2011
(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
- Launched June 2013

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WG-10
EX-ZR100 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZR100
WG-10 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-10
EX-ZR100 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outside dimensions 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-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the WG-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and WG-10.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Pentax WG-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 |
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (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 | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $0 |