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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-3 GPS HZ10W 
AnnouncedJuly 2013May 2009More recent by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 HZ10W WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-3 GPS HZ10W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the HZ10W.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $300