Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX500

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.