Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 20 months after the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features outside dimensions 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 HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the HZ30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer WG-1 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.