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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-2 GPS was released 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung TL220

 WG-2 GPS TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TL220 WG-2 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL220

 WG-2 GPS TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the TL220.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and TL220.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WG-2 GPS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
38
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
70
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
features touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung TL220
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $90