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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 18 months after the DV300F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-10 matches up versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-10 DV300F 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax WG-10

 DV300F WG-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-10 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 versus the DV300F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and DV300F.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-01-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $200