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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WG-2 GPS was launched 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-2 GPS matches up against the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung GX-10

 WG-2 GPS GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2006Fresher by 66 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GX-10 WG-2 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung GX-10

 WG-2 GPS GX-10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the GX-10.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and GX-10.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-2 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-2 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
70
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung GX-10
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung GX-10
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-02-07 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $850