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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-10 grades versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-10 TL100 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL100 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL100

 WG-10 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the TL100.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and TL100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $22