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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured very close to the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WG-2 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
54
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (325 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
67
 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (325 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
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 really wide (28mm)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 176 gr (0.39 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
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 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 photos 260 photos
Battery style 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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $300