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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 7 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-10 matches up versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WG-10 GX-1S 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2006Newer by 91 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Pentax WG-10

 GX-1S WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung GX-1S

 WG-10 GX-1S 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 vs the GX-1S.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GX-1S is 93 and 68 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
9
can't record video
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung GX-1S
 Pentax WG-10Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung GX-1S
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-21 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $850