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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 WG-10 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-10 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper 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 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
39
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
48
 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
71
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (23mm)
 great reach (483mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
52
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (23mm)
 lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
37
 fairly wide (23mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone support
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Pentax WG-10Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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