Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB50F

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was launched 3 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-1 scores against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 provides external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 against the WB50F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 will be behind in sensor technology.