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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 11 months prior to the WB250F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-2 GPS grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-2 GPS WB250F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WB250F WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB250F

 WG-2 GPS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the WB250F.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
38
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $250