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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

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

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 10 months later than the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-ZR300 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS EX-ZR300 

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

 EX-ZR300 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

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

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $350