Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung HZ10W
XG-1 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | May 2009 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax XG-1
HZ10W | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ10W
XG-1 | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and HZ10W is 66 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |