Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was manufactured 4 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-10 matches up vs the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung SL820
WG-10 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax WG-10
SL820 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL820
WG-10 | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 compared to the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and SL820.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-10 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called | - | IT100 |
Class | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.50 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $280 |