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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 4 months prior to the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-1 GPS DV300F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 DV300F WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung DV300F

 WG-1 GPS DV300F 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the DV300F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and DV300F.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-02
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $200