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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 2 months later than the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-2 GPS DV300F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 DV300F WG-2 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung DV300F

 WG-2 GPS DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the DV300F.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 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)
Highest 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $200