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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 12 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-ZR15 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-1 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-ZR15 WG-1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WG-1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WG-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 325 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $350