Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung SL202
WG-10 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax WG-10
SL202 | WG-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL202
WG-10 | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |