Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-10 scores against the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.