Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Launched January 2014

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-1 grades vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung WB350F
WG-1 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WG-1
WB350F | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB350F
WG-1 | WB350F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-1 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and WB350F.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Samsung WB350F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2014-01-07 |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $260 |