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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was launched 23 months prior to the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-1 grades vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-1 WB250F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax WG-1

 WB250F WG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB250F

 WG-1 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 provides outside measurements 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 and the WB250F.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WG-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
37
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $250