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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZS10 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 WG-10 EX-ZS10 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-ZS10 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the WG-10.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and WG-10 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Pentax WG-10
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $0