Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung HZ10W
WG-3 GPS | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 51 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
HZ10W | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ10W
WG-3 GPS | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |