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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung DV150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was unveiled 11 months before the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-2 grades versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-2 DV150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax WG-2

 DV150F WG-2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-2 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-2 versus the DV150F.

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
70
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (116g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax Optio WG-2Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front 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 speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $150