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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-10 grades versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung SL30

 WG-10 SL30 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Pentax WG-10

 SL30 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL30

 WG-10 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 compared to the SL30.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and SL30.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung SL30
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL30
 Pentax WG-10Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung SL30
Alternate name - ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
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 6.08 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 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $93