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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung TL500

 WG-10 TL500 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Pentax WG-10

 TL500 WG-10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL500

 WG-10 TL500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Samsung TL500 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
64
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung TL500
 Pentax WG-10Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $527