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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB500
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 5 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 XG-1 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJuly 2014May 2009Fresher by 63 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax XG-1

 HZ10W XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ10W

 XG-1 HZ10W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 against the HZ10W.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and HZ10W is 66 and 90 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (567g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567g)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax XG-1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-15 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $300