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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung TL210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL210

 WG-10 TL210 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL210 WG-10 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL210

 WG-10 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL210
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL210
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