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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 4 years after the TL320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-10 grades against the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL320

 WG-10 TL320 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL320 WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL320

 WG-10 TL320 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the TL320.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and TL320 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and TL320.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL320
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $380