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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 19 months later than the TL350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung TL350

 WG-1 GPS TL350 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TL350 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung TL350

 WG-1 GPS TL350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the TL350.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and TL350.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer WG-1 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL350 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung TL350
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung TL350
Also called - WB2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $400