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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10, 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-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 4 months earlier than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR700 WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-10 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR700 WG-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides 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) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the WG-10.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and WG-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
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great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $0