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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 3 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-10 grades against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WG-10 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2010Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Pentax WG-10

 HZ50W WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ50W

 WG-10 HZ50W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 against the HZ50W.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger WG-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
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weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung HZ50W
 Pentax WG-10Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $250