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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 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 TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years after the TL220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-10 grades vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL220

 WG-10 TL220 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 47 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL220 WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL220

 WG-10 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 vs the TL220.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and TL220.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung TL220
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
offers touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $90