Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.