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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 18 months after the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-10 grades against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-10 WB150F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB150F WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-10 WB150F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 features external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with 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 utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 and the WB150F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $230