Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Lets look closer at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was revealed 6 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
WG-10 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax WG-10
Galaxy Camera 2 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
WG-10 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $400 |