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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was brought out 22 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-1 grades versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-1 HZ10W 
RevealedFebruary 2011May 2009More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax WG-1

 HZ10W WG-1 

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-1 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 vs the HZ10W.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer WG-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
36
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Samsung HZ10W
Alternative name - WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $300