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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 17 months before the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-1 GPS DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 DV150F WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung DV150F

 WG-1 GPS DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the DV150F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $150