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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 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
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 23 months after the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-10 grades against the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony TX10

 WG-10 TX10 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011More modern by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Pentax WG-10

 TX10 WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX10

 WG-10 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 against the TX10.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and TX10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sony TX10
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sony TX10
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX10
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $309