Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX20

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was unveiled 15 months after the NX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-10 matches up against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 against the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and NX20.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX20 will provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.