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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax WG-1

 EX-ZR400 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-1 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-1

 EX-ZR400 WG-1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with external measurements 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 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WG-1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and WG-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography information
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $350