Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was manufactured 3 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.