Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 6 months later than the WB800F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-10 scores against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides physical dimensions 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 and the WB800F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB800F.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.