Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung TL350
WG-2 GPS | TL350 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
TL350 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung TL350
WG-2 GPS | TL350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung TL350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |