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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was unveiled 23 months prior to the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-2 GPS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WB350F WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
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Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB350F

 WG-2 GPS WB350F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the WB350F.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
70
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $260