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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was introduced 12 months after the TL350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-1 matches up vs the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung TL350

 WG-1 TL350 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-1

 TL350 WG-1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung TL350

 WG-1 TL350 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 has external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 vs the TL350.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and TL350.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
Samsung TL350 Street photography advice
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
Samsung TL350 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $400