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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 17 months before the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-1 GPS ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ST150F WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung ST150F

 WG-1 GPS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the ST150F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and ST150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
37
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
71
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung ST150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $300