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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB35F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-2 GPS WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WB35F WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB35F

 WG-2 GPS WB35F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 GPS offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the WB35F.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and WB35F.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
38
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
70
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $130