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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was announced 7 months later than the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB210

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
 WB210 WG-2 GPS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB210

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS WB210 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the WB210.
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and WB210.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WG-2 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

            Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
54
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition (174g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
38
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
70
 weather proof
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (174g)
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
47
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic socket
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (174g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $279