Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Samsung TL350. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung TL350
WG-1 GPS | TL350 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
TL350 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung TL350
WG-1 GPS | TL350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |