Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is WB650
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-10 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-10 scores vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung HZ35W
WG-10 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax WG-10
HZ35W | WG-10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ35W
WG-10 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides 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 HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 versus the HZ35W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and HZ35W.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $300 |