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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 6 months after the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Samsung WB750

 WG-2 GPS WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WB750 WG-2 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB750

 WG-2 GPS WB750 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in 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") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the WB750.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and WB750.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
Samsung WB750 Street photography info
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
70
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Samsung WB750
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-09-01
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 support 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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $339