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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL225, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was announced 3 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 grades versus the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL225

 WG-10 TL225 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL225 WG-10 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL225

 WG-10 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides 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 TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 and the TL225.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and TL225.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Samsung TL225
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL225
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-08-13
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 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 Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $488