Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was announced 2 years after the PL210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-10 scores vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 against the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and PL210.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.