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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Announced August 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 19 months later than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 EX-ZR800 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WG-2 GPS EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 EX-ZR800 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WG-2 GPS.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
74
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 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 470 shots 260 shots
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $429 $300