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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB35F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 3 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-1 GPS WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WB35F WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB35F

 WG-1 GPS WB35F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features external 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the WB35F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WB35F.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
37
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung WB35F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $130