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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 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
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 16 months later than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-ZR300 WG-1 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2011More recent by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WG-1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-ZR300 WG-1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the WG-1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WG-1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-22 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 500 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $350