Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL150

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years after the TL210 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-10 scores vs the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL210
WG-10 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax WG-10
TL210 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL210
WG-10 | TL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the TL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and TL210.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Samsung TL210 |
Also referred to as | - | PL150 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
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 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $230 |