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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was manufactured 10 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-10 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax WG-10

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-10 
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers physical measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer WG-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax WG-10Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $550