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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 4 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-10 scores against the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-10 HZ10W 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax WG-10

 HZ10W WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-10 HZ10W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides exterior 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 against the HZ10W.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax WG-10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $300