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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 4 months prior to the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Samsung WB850F

 WG-1 GPS WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WB850F WG-1 GPS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB850F

 WG-1 GPS WB850F 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got physical dimensions 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the WB850F.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and WB850F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung WB850F
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSamsung WB850F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Samsung WB850F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $599