Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL210

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung TL210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 20 months after the TL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the TL210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and TL210.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-1 GPS should have an advantage in sensor tech.