Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a extensive review of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 18 months prior to the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind in sensor innovation.