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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL205, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-10 grades versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL205

 WG-10 TL205 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL205 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL205

 WG-10 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 against the TL205.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and TL205.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL205
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $180