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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was released within a month of the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax WG-2

 EX-ZR15 WG-2 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-2 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-ZR15 WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the WG-2.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and WG-2.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (325 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
67
good battery (325 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 325 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $350