Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100
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![Pentax Optio WG-2 front Pentax Optio WG-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-2/Pentax-WG-2-front.jpg)
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST50
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung TL100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The WG-2 was revealed 3 years after the TL100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-2 scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Samsung TL100
WG-2 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax WG-2
TL100 | WG-2 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung TL100
WG-2 | TL100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 features outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 compared to the TL100.
![Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Samsung-TL100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Samsung-TL100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and TL100.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Samsung-TL100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Samsung-TL100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Samsung TL100 |
Also Known as | - | ST50 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 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 | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $22 |