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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was introduced 15 months after the NX1000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-10 scores against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX1000

 WG-10 NX1000 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2012Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax WG-10

 NX1000 WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1000

 WG-10 NX1000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in 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") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 vs the NX1000.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and NX1000.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1000
 Pentax WG-10Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung NX1000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $388