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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 2 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-10 grades versus the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung ST95

 WG-10 ST95 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Pentax WG-10

 ST95 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST95

 WG-10 ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the ST95.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and ST95 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and ST95.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST95
 Pentax WG-10Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung ST95
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $145