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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 4 months prior to the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR400 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-10 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR400 WG-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WG-10.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k 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 per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $0