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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 11 months prior to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB30F

 WG-2 GPS WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WB30F WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB30F

 WG-2 GPS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the WB30F.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and WB30F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
38
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
70
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB30F
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung WB30F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $180