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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 11 months prior to the DV150F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS grades against the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-2 GPS DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 DV150F WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung DV150F

 WG-2 GPS DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS features exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the DV150F.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and DV150F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The older WG-2 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
70
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $150