Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL102

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL102, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-10 grades versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 versus the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and SL102.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WG-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.