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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 12 months after the WG-2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 WG-2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Casio EX-ZR700

          

          

            
 WG-2 EX-ZR700 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 WG-2 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the WG-2.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and WG-2.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
50
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
70
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 good  resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 470 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $370 $350