Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 14 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-ZR1000 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
WG-1 GPS | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-ZR1000 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $572 | $350 |