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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 matches up vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-10 SL202 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax WG-10

 SL202 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL202

 WG-10 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys 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) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 against the SL202.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and SL202.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax WG-10Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $140