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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was manufactured 18 months later than the WB850F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-10 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Samsung WB850F

 WG-10 WB850F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax WG-10

 WB850F WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB850F

 WG-10 WB850F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 against the WB850F.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WB850F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (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 WB850F
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung WB850F
 Pentax WG-10Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-10 Samsung WB850F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $599