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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-10 grades versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung PL200

 WG-10 PL200 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax WG-10

 PL200 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung PL200

 WG-10 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 compared to the PL200.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and PL200.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung PL200
 Pentax WG-10Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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