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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Released February 2012
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 24 months later than the TL350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-2 GPS scores vs the TL350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung TL350

 WG-2 GPS TL350 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TL350 WG-2 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL350

 WG-2 GPS TL350 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the TL350.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and TL350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-2 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Street photography with Samsung TL350
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL350 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung TL350
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung TL350
Also referred to as - WB2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $400