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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-3 scores against the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-3 HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2013May 2009Fresher by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax WG-3

 HZ10W WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-3 HZ10W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 vs the HZ10W.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer WG-3 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
72
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax WG-3Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 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 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 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $300