Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a extended review of the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was revealed 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-10 scores against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 features 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-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and GX-20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will provide extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.