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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Launched August 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-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 2 months later than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR800 WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WG-10 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZR800 WG-10 
AnnouncedAugust 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the WG-10.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WG-10.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
74
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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 470 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $0