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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was brought out 10 months prior to the DV300F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-1 scores versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-1 DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax WG-1

 DV300F WG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-1 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 vs the DV300F.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
71
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Samsung DV300F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2012-01-02
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $200