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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed May 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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 4 months after the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WG-2 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 WG-2 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WG-2 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the WG-2.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and WG-2.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
39
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
40
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
38
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
 environment proofing
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent MP (16MP)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
30
 really wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-22 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 500 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $350