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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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

 EX-ZR15 WG-1 GPS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS EX-ZR15 

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

 EX-ZR15 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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