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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung SL820

 WG-10 SL820 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax WG-10

 SL820 WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL820

 WG-10 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung SL820
 Pentax WG-10Samsung SL820
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