Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX5

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-10 was announced 3 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 versus the NX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and NX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX5 will offer extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.