Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-10 grades against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 vs the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and TL500.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.