Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-1 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 was manufactured 3 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-1 grades versus the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 versus the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.