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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
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
40
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
33
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