Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was announced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-2 GPS scores against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.