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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was introduced 2 months after the WB700 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-1 grades vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Samsung WB700

 WG-1 WB700 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax WG-1

 WB700 WG-1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB700

 WG-1 WB700 
IntroducedFebruary 2011December 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 has outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 vs the WB700.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and WB700.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Pentax WG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Samsung WB700
 Pentax Optio WG-1Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 Samsung WB700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $300