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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was launched 6 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-2 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax WG-2

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-2 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 provides external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
70
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax Optio WG-2Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $606