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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 17 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-1 GPS WB250F 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WB250F WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB250F

 WG-1 GPS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides 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) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WB250F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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