Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 18 months later than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.