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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 3 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-10 grades against the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung ST100

 WG-10 ST100 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Pentax WG-10

 ST100 WG-10 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST100

 WG-10 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 offers external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 and the ST100.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and ST100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST100
 Pentax WG-10Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung ST100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $250