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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-10 was brought out 3 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-10 grades against the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung ST600

 WG-10 ST600 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax WG-10

 ST600 WG-10 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST600

 WG-10 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 against the ST600.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and ST600.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
30
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST600
 Pentax WG-10Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung ST600
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $330