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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-10 grades against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB700

 WG-10 WB700 
AnnouncedJune 2013December 2010Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax WG-10

 WB700 WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB700

 WG-10 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 vs the WB700.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WB700.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB700
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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