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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Released February 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was brought out 11 months before the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-1 scores versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-1 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax WG-1

 WB150F WG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-1 WB150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 versus the WB150F.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2012-01-09
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $230