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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WB350F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-10 matches up against the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-10 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB350F WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-10 WB350F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 offers external measurements 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 against the WB350F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WB350F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $260