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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB30F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 17 months earlier than the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung WB30F

 WG-1 GPS WB30F 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WB30F WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB30F

 WG-1 GPS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the WB30F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
37
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
71
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB30F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung WB30F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $180