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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 14 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-1 GPS HZ25W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 HZ25W WG-1 GPS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-1 GPS HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the HZ25W.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher WG-1 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $350