Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL240

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung TL240, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-10 grades vs the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys exterior 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 TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 compared to the TL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and TL240.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.