Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-10 scores versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung HZ25W
| WG-10 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax WG-10
| HZ25W | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ25W
| WG-10 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 against the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-07-06 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $350 |