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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-10 was brought out 6 months after the DV150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-10 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax WG-10

 DV150F WG-10 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-10 DV150F 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 vs the DV150F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and DV150F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (116g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
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 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $150