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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 12 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-ZR400 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

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

 WG-2 GPS EX-ZR400 

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

 EX-ZR400 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the WG-2 GPS.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR400 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash settings 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
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 images 260 images
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $300