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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was revealed 5 months before the NX2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-10 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Pentax WG-10

 NX2000 WG-10 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX2000

 WG-10 NX2000 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 provides outer 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 NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NX2000.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NX2000.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
has touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
35
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX2000
 Pentax WG-10Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung NX2000
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 260 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $599