Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ15W
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
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Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-1 was brought out 24 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-1 scores versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung HZ15W
| WG-1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Pentax WG-1
| HZ15W | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung HZ15W
| WG-1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the HZ15W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and HZ15W.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WG-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called | - | WB550 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 260 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $330 |