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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 6 months before the WB35F and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 grades versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-10 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB35F WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-10 WB35F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external 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 WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the WB35F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WB35F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $130