Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 2 years after the PL120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-10 scores against the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 offers outer 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) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and PL120.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.