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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-10 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax WG-10

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-10 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has external 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 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax WG-10Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $606