Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung ST95
WG-10 | ST95 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Pentax WG-10
ST95 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung ST95
WG-10 | ST95 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |