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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(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
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-1 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WG-1

 WB350F WG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-1 WB350F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
37
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung WB350F
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