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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 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 TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 3 years later than the TL350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-10 matches up against the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL350

 WG-10 TL350 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL350 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL350

 WG-10 TL350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 and the TL350.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and TL350.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
Samsung TL350 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as - WB2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $400