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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung CL80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-10 grades against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung CL80

 WG-10 CL80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax WG-10

 CL80 WG-10 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung CL80

 WG-10 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the CL80.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and CL80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung CL80
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung CL80
 Pentax WG-10Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $400