Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Introduced February 2012
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB30F
WG-2 GPS | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
WB30F | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB30F
WG-2 GPS | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |