Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST700

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 2 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 matches up versus the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 against the ST700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and ST700.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.