Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was announced 5 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-ZR15 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR15
WG-1 GPS | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
EX-ZR15 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

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


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 325 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $350 |