Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was introduced 15 months prior to the NX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-10 grades against the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.