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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was brought out 19 months earlier than the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-10 scores vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung NX500

 WG-10 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Pentax WG-10

 NX500 WG-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX500

 WG-10 NX500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NX500.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and NX500.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will produce more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
manual focus
great MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Samsung NX500 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great MP (28MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX500
 Pentax WG-10Samsung NX500
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung NX500
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-21 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 287 gr (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 260 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $800