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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 12 months after the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax WG-2

 EX-ZR400 WG-2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-2 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-2

 EX-ZR400 WG-2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer dimensions 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-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the WG-2.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and WG-2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical 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 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $350