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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Launched June 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR100 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-10 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR100 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
63
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer 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-10
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax WG-10
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