Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 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 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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL225
| WG-10 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Pentax WG-10
| TL225 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL225
| WG-10 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Samsung 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 |